The Thyroid and Pituitary Glands Are Part of Our _________

question 10

Multiple Choice

The thyroid and pituitary glands are part of our _________ system.

• A)motor
• B)glandular
• C)limbic
• D)endocrine

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythms

Physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, primarily influenced by light and darkness in an organism's environment.

Genes

The basic physical and functional units of heredity, made up of DNA, that determine specific characteristics by encoding proteins.

Environmental Factors

External influences that can affect the development, behavior, and survival of organisms, including climate, geography, pollutants, and socioeconomic conditions.

Sleep-Wake Cycles

The natural, cyclical pattern of alternating states of sleep and wakefulness.